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Tue, 4 Aug
Air Asia
Air Asia1 stop
CMB - SHA
477$
471$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 10 July
Batik Air Malaysia
Batik Air Malaysia2 stops
CMB - SHA
506$
494$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 24 Aug
Air Asia
Air Asia1 stop
CMB - SHA
536$
526$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of July. Take advantage of this per
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week: 6 July - 12 July
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Exchange rate
1 AUD = 4.8 CNY
1 CNY = 0.21 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 18/06
Distance: 5093 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms

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When do you want to depart from Colombo? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Shanghai. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Colombo to Shanghai and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Colombo and Shanghai is of around 9 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,093.17 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Shanghai?
When you fly from Colombo to Shanghai the average price is $722. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Shanghai is $471. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Colombo to Shanghai are March, February and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, November and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Shanghai.
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Shanghai's temperatures can rise to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 5º ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

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